Brock University has one of the best Athletic Therapy Clinics in Canada, providing sports medicine and athletic therapy services to inter-university athletes with sport injuries. The Clinic provides student therapists with practical knowledge and clinical experience working with varsity teams that can be used and immediately applied to the coaching,

This opportunity requires completed application for either KINE 4P80/4P81– Clinical Practices/Assessment in Athletic Therapy. See course calendar for more infoteaching and health care professions.

Bridging academic and community health innovations, BFIT s dedicated to enhancing quality of life among individuals with chronic disease by focusing on disease management and the related social and health complications.

Kinesiology students are critical to the success of our Senior Fit and Power Cord exercise programs.

The Brock-Niagara Centre provides the opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in rehabilitation, medicine, physiotherapy and other healthcare related professions with the chance to develop professional skills in dealing with specific populations in real-life situations.

The Children’s Movement Program has helped to facilitate children’s physical, cognitive, and social skills through an inclusive movement-based program for more than 20 years. This experiential learning opportunity combines theoretical knowledge with real life application to assist students as they progress through their studies and develop their own capacity as they work with children ages 1-12.

Brock Sports Performance (BSP) offers expertise and quality performance to our varsity athletes, elite level teams, up-and-coming local athletes from the Greater Niagara Region, as well as professional and National-level athletes from across the country.

BSP provides students with practical knowledge and strength and conditioning experience by working with varsity teams that can be used and immediately applied to the coaching, teaching and health care professions

CSEP CPT and CEP Certification available at Brock for 3rd, and 4th Year Kinesiology Students!

The Department of Kinesiology offers an incredible opportunity to our students to earn prestigious credentials right here on campus! Starting in May 2025, Brock University will be hosting the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) certification exams. Eligible students will have the chance to challenge these exams and gain internationally recognized exercise science credentials!

Who Can Participate?

For CSEP-CPT Certification: If you have completed KINE 2P90 and KINE 3P91 , you are eligible to register for the on-campus CSEP-CPT mini prep course at no cost. Upon completion, you can challenge the practical exam requirement directly on campus at a significantly reduced cost

For CSEP-CEP Certification: If you are set to graduate and have completed KINE 3P02 and KINE 3P90, you can register for the on-campus CSEP-CEP mini prep course for free. Upon completion, you can challenge the practical exam requirement directly on campus at a significantly reduced cost

Why is This Important?

Earning the CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP certification is an excellent way to enhance your professional profile with credentials that are respected worldwide in exercise science. Additionally, you’ll join a community dedicated to evidence-based research and promoting the vital role of exercise and health for everyone.

These certifications also give you the flexibility to either work full-time or casually as personal trainers, coaches, or wellness practitioners, allowing you to pursue other endeavors while gaining valuable experience and expanding your career opportunities in the health and fitness industry

For more information:

For more details on the CSEP certifications, visit www.csep.ca/membership.

For information about challenging the exams at Brock, please reach out to Dr. Adam Upshaw at aupshaw@brocku.ca

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your professional credentials and prepare for an exciting career in exercise science!

Brock Niagara Penguins offers swimming, wheelchair basketball and a Boccia program for youth and adults with a physical disability.
This experiential learning opportunity provides students with exposure to para-sport by working with youth and adults with physical disabilities in a recreational setting.

Students will develop leadership skills critical in fostering a healthy and caring community, as well as enhanced learning of physical barriers to sport and recreation. A range of opportunities are available.

Supporting Neurodiversity through Adaptive Programming (SNAP) is a developmentally appropriate movement education – based embedded curriculum offered to children and youth with disabilities in the Niagara region.

Operational since 1994, SNAP is the largest and longest running experiential education opportunity at Brock University.

In collaboration with the school boards and a number of disability services organizations, SNAP offers 1:1 facilitated instruction in physical activity contexts Thursday mornings between October and April with 100 students visiting campus for each session.

In an active-play, buddy-system environment, students will develop skills including organization, behaviour and conflict management, leadership, problem-solving and adaptability.

Saturday Supporting Neurodiversity through Adaptive Programming (SNAP) is a developmentally appropriate movement education – based embedded curriculum offered to teens and transition-aged youth on the Autism Spectrum in the Niagara region.

This experiential learning opportunity works with teens and young adults ages 13 and up. Students are paired with the same participant for the duration of the semester, to plan and facilitate individualized movement programming that builds on the week before, encouraging a progression of movement repertoires. Students are responsible for creating and implementing programming in both the aquatic and gym environments.

Participants in this program typically require 1:1 and 2:1 facilitated instruction.

Tiny Tots is a developmentally and age-appropriate fundamental movement experiences for children 7 and under identifying as physically, intellectually, and/or developmentally neurodiverse or complex. Facilitated and supported instruction and adaptive options. Low instructional ratios.

*These courses require completed application and permission from the instructor. Please note enrollment is limited.

Course name:

• KINE 3P99/4P99/4F91 Advanced Topics in Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis/Project)
• KINE 4P12 Exercise Programming for Older Adults
• KINE 4P80 Clinical Practices in Athletic Therapy
• KINE 4P86 Practicum in Fitness and Conditioning
• KINE 4P87 Practicum in Coaching
• KINE 4P88 Practicum in Athlete Development
• KINE 4P89 Practicum in Clinical Kinesiology and Rehabilitation

Here are some of the documents needed:

Many Kinesiology courses and experiential learning opportunities put students in close proximity to children, youth and vulnerable populations. As such, a police record or vulnerable persons screening may be required.

To determine is a completed screening is required, contact your Experiential Learning Coordinator.

If a vulnerable sector clearance certificate is required for one of your courses or placement, here’s what you need to know:
The original certificate is due by the start of each term. Failure to produce this certificate can jeopardize participation in the course.

1. Be sure to check the requirements of your course in advance as police checks can take at least 6 – 8 weeks to be processed, and sometimes longer.
   • For courses starting in September, it is recommended you begin your clearance in June or July.
   • For courses starting in January, it is recommended you begin your clearance in September or October.It is the student’s responsibility to monitor timelines to ensure the clearance certificate is completed on time.
2. If a check is required, you will need to apply for a new police check EVERY SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR depending on the agency, as the police check can often be no more than 6 months old at the beginning of your course or placement.NOTE: The costs associated with the provision of the criminal record check and any appeals are the responsibility of the student.
   Police records checks must be:
   • Dated no older than six months prior to the beginning of the course/placement
   • Include a vulnerable sector screening (please note that some services, such as BackCheck.com do NOT include a Vulnerable Sector Screening and therefore cannot be used)
   • Be issued through your local police station in your hometown
   • An original copy (not a photocopy) may be required
3. We recommend you make an extra copy of your records check.